He was also the motivational host of the TV show How to Look Good Naked and OWN's Carson Nation and a contestant on season 13 of Dancing with the Stars.

The series followed the two as Thom mentored Carson in the interior design business, and featured two clients in each episode.

He competed in equestrian events from an early age and was a member of the U.S. World Cup Saddle Seat equitation team in 1999.

In 2003, Kressley gained exposure as the fashion savant on Queer Eye when the show debuted on the Bravo cable television network.

In February 2007, he was the host of a new Lifetime makeover show, How to Look Good Naked, a U.S. version of a British series.

In 2005, Kressley made his film debut in The Perfect Man starring Heather Locklear and Hilary Duff, playing Lance, a bartender.

[18] He cites his experience as a stylist with Ralph Lauren and on Queer Eye as inspiration for the line, saying he "...realized a lot of people are missing great basics in their wardrobe.

The collection, called "Love, Carson", is built on transformative pieces that provide women with affordable glamour.

[20] In April 2006, Kressley became ordained over the Internet as a minister of the Universal Life Church, in order to be able to perform a wedding ceremony during an episode of Queer Eye.